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Comment by Korica

Gravis Slipknot

Slipknot is the name of a band

Comment by dionfyrelyt

Standard melee mob; no special abilities

Comment by DrCheis

This NPC is affiliated with the Syndicate faction (unlike some mobs who aren't actually part of the faction), so if you're one of those guys trying to get neutral with them to see if there are any quests, make sure to hunt around for Gravis.

Comment by Urbanmech

I got no faction bonuses for killing him. Just a rare humanoid that drops a green :P

Comment by loky3000

For those wondering Slipknot is also a nine-piece band from Des Moines, Iowa.

Comment by Cento

This is an uncommon rarity mob with an average respawn timer of ~5-8 hours.

Comment by Knoxpwns

That or its just another term for the type of knot used as a noose. maybe the band and him both are just a play off that?

Comment by Carlo

Whats the point of having a "rare" spawn if he doesn't drop any "rare" items.

Comment by phrozenghost

Comment by foard32

what is with people always being ignorant, he's part of the syndicate.....a gang likened to the mob more than once in the game..... and a slipknot is a type of knot common in hangings..... thats the connection, not an overly popular and overrated metal band

Comment by RipperGand

What are you talking about? You know perfectly Blizzard likes making this kind of stuff, put different references to different things in their NPCs. Why would it NOT be a reference to the band Slipknot? Do you seriously think there are more chances they are refering to "a type of knot common in hangings" than to a world famous metal band?

Comment by alt9001

Or they're just trying to ^&*! off ignorant 12 year olds with an attitude on wowhead who thinks everything in game is a reference to their favourite s0par br00tal hardcore heavy death black metal band. :rolleyes:

Comment by GrimHarvester

Wow, Ive seen many idiotic comments on wowhead, but yours beats all the others, alt9001...

So, according to you, this NPC cant be a reference to Slipknot, the awarded famous metal band, because 12 year old kids like them? Seriously, get some arguments before saying crap here... And Im not sure if your IQ is high enough for you to see this, but its OBVIOUS when people read Gravis SLIPKNOT people are gonna think about the band, like we think of Paris Hilton when we read Haris Pilton... And now, I guess your next comment will be:

And why would Haris Pilton be a reference to Paris Hiton? They're just trying to ^&*! off ignorant 12 year olds with an attitude on wowhead who thinks everything in game is a reference to their favourite overrated super-cool and fashion pop singer... :rolleyes:

Only because Blizzard is making a reference to a band you dont like, it doesnt mean you can come here QQ'ing about that. Make a blog instead, or get outside.

Best wishes,Grim Harvester.

Comment by darkton

When I saw this guy today, he wasn't bald. He has short black hair now.

Comment by Kimil

Found him wandering around Strahbrad today, as someone else mentioned, he now has a full head of hair.

Comment by NinjaPirateTaki

He also has an orange bandana covering half his face, plus he seems to have gotten a weapon enchant.

His opening attack dialogue is "Greetings, hapless adventurer. I ask only that you wait a moment...and BLEED!"

Comment by DrCheis

Before Cataclysm, he was bald, pale, and dressed in peasant clothes, despite being a member of the Syndicate. Makes me think he was hiding from someone. Whoever it was, it seems he's now abandoned his disguise.

Comment by DrCheis

You will neither gain reputation with Ravenholdt, nor lose reputation with the Syndicate when killing Gravis Slipknot.

Comment by Schween94

I also think that he is a reference to the band 'Slipknot' due to his dialogue "Greetings hapless adventurer. I ask only that you wait a moment...and BLEED!" Being a reference tot he slipknot song 'Wait and Bleed' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1zCN0YhW1s&ob=av3e

Comment by Makroskizhar

This is definitely a reference to the band Slipknot. His comment is a VERY obvious reference to their song "Wait and Bleed", one of my fav Slipknot songs.

Had a nice little grin to discover him just then!

Comment by Aerozia

you only get one chance. dont be like me, and attack him, get overwhelmed and vanish, he despawns.

Comment by Hawgeb

He's not stealthed. He is just walking around the town.

Comment by THRobinson

Seems bugged for me... I'm a hunter and have tracking set to Humanoids, and this is the 3rd time I've gone there, he shows on my map, I have the silverdragon add-on installed and it alerts me he is there, but, no where to be found. Even with my pet set at aggressive, in case he's stuck in the ground or something glitchy, the pet doesn't find him either. :S

Comment by FrostKittyPaw

As patch 5.2 this mob still has no chat option for players at neutral with the Syndicate faction, even though he is apart of the reputation. He is one of two unique Syndicate members that are apart of the reputation. Clicking on him also gives no audio.